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. >>> up next, president obama will lay out his plan to start withdrawingtrops from afghanistan tell. find out what military leaders are calling for. sue. >>> brian, right on schedule for the if the day of summer. the humidity has rolled back into town and we're watching as a couple of showers and one or two thunderstorms out. there the look at the 5 day coming up on the nam six. 44 people are dead after the plane crash in russia. it crashed had heavy fog last night minutes before it was supposed to land at the airport. it clipped a tree and bust into flames after clipping a power line. eight people survived. investigators say a combination of bad weather and human error are to blame. >>> lawmakers on the hill want to give president obama limited authority in the three-month- old war in libya. senators john kerry and john mccain introduced a bipartisan resolution today and would allow the mission to continue and would impose a one-year limit and would prohibit american ground forces in libya. >>> president obama finalizing the plans to begin bringingtrops home from afghanistan.
. >>> up next, president obama will lay out his plan to start withdrawingtrops from afghanistan tell. find out what military leaders are calling for. sue. >>> brian, right on schedule for the if the day of summer. the humidity has rolled back into town and we're watching as a couple of showers and one or two thunderstorms out. there the look at the 5 day coming up on the nam six. 44 people are dead after the plane crash in russia. it crashed had heavy fog last night...
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officials tonight is how to find a way out of afghanistan and that does not leave the u.s. back there to refight the war. following the announcement on wednesday, we're told that president obama will travel to fort drum in new york and where he will meet with the troops on thursday. now, the u.s. army facility in upstate, new york, is home to a very important division in this war, the 10th mountain division. one of the most frequently and heavily deployed divisions support to both afghanistan and iraq. >> tom fitzgerald tonight. >>> u.s. video of the in libya ignited a conflict on capitol hill and a number of lawmakers say law requires president obama get congressional approval. her involvement after 90 days and that is past the point and the white house said the war powers act doesn't apply in this situation. >>> a nato strike is raising concerns. craig bosswell has the story. >> reporter: rebels in libya continue to defend themselves from attacks of forces loyal to ghadafi. nato forces trying to protect civilians. the u.s. involvement in the military intervention in libya
officials tonight is how to find a way out of afghanistan and that does not leave the u.s. back there to refight the war. following the announcement on wednesday, we're told that president obama will travel to fort drum in new york and where he will meet with the troops on thursday. now, the u.s. army facility in upstate, new york, is home to a very important division in this war, the 10th mountain division. one of the most frequently and heavily deployed divisions support to both afghanistan...
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soldier killed in afghanistan earlier this month was laid to rest today at arlington national cemetery. stephen mace was from northern virginia. specialist mace's death has left the family grieving and concerned about the course of the war. >> reporter: there was brilliant sunshine and a chill in the air during this majestic burial service for a soldier from purcelville, virginia killed in afghanistan 16 days ago. >> he was in a tough spot. he was in the mountainous regions. that's where he died. knowing who he is, he gave it everything till the last breath. i know that. >> reporter: army specialist stephen mace was 21 and killed in an ambush attack by the taliban october 3, one of eight american soldiers who died that day. we spoke to stephen's father larry and stepmother deb two weeks ago. >> yes, i think he was doing the right thing. the only thing that i have to say negative about it is i don't think that the soldiers are given the tools and the equipment and the empowerment to do what they really need to do to fight a ground battle against these people that don't have any rules. >
soldier killed in afghanistan earlier this month was laid to rest today at arlington national cemetery. stephen mace was from northern virginia. specialist mace's death has left the family grieving and concerned about the course of the war. >> reporter: there was brilliant sunshine and a chill in the air during this majestic burial service for a soldier from purcelville, virginia killed in afghanistan 16 days ago. >> he was in a tough spot. he was in the mountainous regions. that's...
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the shock continues to reverberate in afghanistan after an american soldier allegedly shot and killed 16 people and many women and children. at the u.n., secretary of state hillary clinton assess the the damage in terms of human lives and the united states relations with the afghan people. >> like many americans, i was shocked and saddened by the killings of innocent gap villagers this weekend. we send our condolences to families who lost their loved ones and to the people of afghanistan. this is not who we are. the united states is committed to seeing those responsible are held accountable. >> reporter: the white house said the drawdown in afghanistan will go ahead and right now, there are nearly 90,000 troops there and scheduled to drop to 68,000 in september. >> it certainly is not helpful at a strategic level. >> reporter: michael o'herman cain of the brookins institution said the mass shootings, while tragic, should not derail u.s. policy. >> if i have to make my best guess and the afghans will be largely the ones who decide, i would say that we will ride this out as we have prev
the shock continues to reverberate in afghanistan after an american soldier allegedly shot and killed 16 people and many women and children. at the u.n., secretary of state hillary clinton assess the the damage in terms of human lives and the united states relations with the afghan people. >> like many americans, i was shocked and saddened by the killings of innocent gap villagers this weekend. we send our condolences to families who lost their loved ones and to the people of afghanistan....
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is afghanistan success -- i'll throw it to both of you, is afghanistan's success different from iraq's success in terms of our role. >> i'd like to say what i think success in iraq for me would be, and that is holding accountable the people in this country that dragged us into that war on the basis of lies, and i think if we did have some accountability, it would stop us from getting into similar wars in the future. >> general, do you have any interest in looking back and holding the bush administration accountable? >> i'm interested in looking forward. there have been plenty of mistakes made by lots of different entities, and i think we need to focus on a, not even a democracy, but a stable government in iraq that can take care of its people, and that will be different from a stable government in afghanistan. >> how so, finally? >> first of all, iraq has a lot more natural resources, has a lot more going for them. afghanistan is more primitive, more tribal, lower literacy rate, much more difficult task in afghanistan, and i think that anybody objectively looking at it would define suc
is afghanistan success -- i'll throw it to both of you, is afghanistan's success different from iraq's success in terms of our role. >> i'd like to say what i think success in iraq for me would be, and that is holding accountable the people in this country that dragged us into that war on the basis of lies, and i think if we did have some accountability, it would stop us from getting into similar wars in the future. >> general, do you have any interest in looking back and holding...
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today a small town rallied around their hero that was killed in afghanistan. beth parker was there and has the story. >> they spilled on to sidewalks. hiked through corn fields, hoisted flags in the air. >> when i saw the flag when i got out of the shop, it about made me cry. i said you have to experience this. >> it wasn't just the grownups. children skipped school and held homemade signs. >> thank you for serving our country. >> and even those not known for their patience were willing to work. >> 4 1/2 hours. >> do you mind the wait? >> no. >> hour and a half, it doesn't matter. had lunch plans, but that doesn't matter either. >> their sacrifice could never be like the one made by ronald and his family. >> very proud of the man. >> he died december 11 when his truck hit ied in afghanistan. his is his final journey to woodsborrow, maryland. >> the family lives in the other town, but it doesn't matter. >> it's my friend's ink. >> uncle. >> main street is main street u.s.a. and honor guard in front of the funeral home. crisp white glove. >> you have to support
today a small town rallied around their hero that was killed in afghanistan. beth parker was there and has the story. >> they spilled on to sidewalks. hiked through corn fields, hoisted flags in the air. >> when i saw the flag when i got out of the shop, it about made me cry. i said you have to experience this. >> it wasn't just the grownups. children skipped school and held homemade signs. >> thank you for serving our country. >> and even those not known for their...
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. >>> the president's worst strategy in afghanistan is under scrutiny foasmdz. >>> now two young men are making serious al fore. >>> the supreme court is stepping in to spare the life of a woman said to be executed tomorrow in virginia. we're back. building wind farms and expanding clean energy manufacturing. but in america, gridlock has held us back. now, the senate can change that - by passing a renewable electricity standard. it will spur development of clean energy and boost manufacturing in america, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs. so we can make our own energy future - not just buy it from china. call your senators and urge them to pass a renewable electricity standard today. >>> she could become the first woman put to death in virginia in nearly a century. the u.s. supreme court refused to block the execution of theresa lewis. the 41-year-old was sentenced to death for providing sex and money to two men who killed her husband and stepson in 2002. two justices voted to stop the execution. >>> disturbing new sex claims against the pastor of an atlanta area mega church
. >>> the president's worst strategy in afghanistan is under scrutiny foasmdz. >>> now two young men are making serious al fore. >>> the supreme court is stepping in to spare the life of a woman said to be executed tomorrow in virginia. we're back. building wind farms and expanding clean energy manufacturing. but in america, gridlock has held us back. now, the senate can change that - by passing a renewable electricity standard. it will spur development of clean...
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. >>> and president obama expected to announce the return of 34,000 troops from afghanistan in the next year. two people familiar with his remarks say the president will make the announcement during his fourth state of the union y finish the ht and plans war by 2014. and 66,000 troops are in afghanistan and from 100,000 in 2010. >>> the rally was scheduled by the american federation of government employees as part of the 2013 legislative conference and guest speakers included chuck schumer and chris van holland. they're encouraging members to speak to the local representatives and members to cancel deep cuts known as sequestration to come up with savings by march 1st. >> and a divided senate panel approved and voted 14-11. and democrats voted unanimously while republicans remain unified. >>> and a series of thing, votes, an edge of about him that makes us innerved about his selection at the time when the world is on fire. >> he will succeed leon panetta who is stepping down after four years. >>> and right now, i want to go to a live press conference in california on the christopher dorn
. >>> and president obama expected to announce the return of 34,000 troops from afghanistan in the next year. two people familiar with his remarks say the president will make the announcement during his fourth state of the union y finish the ht and plans war by 2014. and 66,000 troops are in afghanistan and from 100,000 in 2010. >>> the rally was scheduled by the american federation of government employees as part of the 2013 legislative conference and guest speakers included...
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. >> reporter: g-8 leaders will discuss a variety of other issues as well, from afghanistan to iran. the number one topic is expected to be europe's debt crisis and how to keep it from further damaging the world's economy. >> and you have the trouble spots around the world and middle east and in our and china. makes it difficult for the u.s. economy to grow. >> reporter: a new leader is joining the group and mrs. obama welcomed the new president who could make waves because he's at odds with some european lead or economic issues and wants to speed up the withdrawal of frenchtrops from afghanistan faster than his predecessor. >> and [ speaking in native tongue ] [ through translator ] >> for the french people to the effect our combat troops will be withdrawn from afghanistan by the end of 2012. >> reporter: debate about the way forward in afghanistan is one of the main focuses at the nato sum it and that is once the g-8 summit wraps up. >> protestors are heading to thurmont, maryland. the close of the town to the lockdown in camp david. and tom fitzgerald is live with more. tom? >> re
. >> reporter: g-8 leaders will discuss a variety of other issues as well, from afghanistan to iran. the number one topic is expected to be europe's debt crisis and how to keep it from further damaging the world's economy. >> and you have the trouble spots around the world and middle east and in our and china. makes it difficult for the u.s. economy to grow. >> reporter: a new leader is joining the group and mrs. obama welcomed the new president who could make waves because...
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the 24-year-old army sergeant david williams died in afghanistan august 18th. he was deployed in april the first time since joining. he followed his father's footstep when is he joined the average. sergeant williams will be buried on thursday. >>> and a news alert from virginia tonight. show spent years caring for children but a day care owner took discipline too far. beth parker has more. >> reporter: valerie's 56 years old, has run a day care out of her house here for 20 years and they first received a complaint, an accusation she tied a little girl's arms behind her back and lockedder in a dark utility closet for 10 minutes. >> shocked. totally shockd. >> reporter: he said show cared for his kids over the years and one of the children works at the day care. >> and show will watch two of our kids for a number of years and nothing but gleaming reports. >> reporter: police were notified on friday of the allegation. the complaint said it happened wednesday. the charges are abuse and neglect and abduct. >> the circumstances she was placed in prevented her from le
the 24-year-old army sergeant david williams died in afghanistan august 18th. he was deployed in april the first time since joining. he followed his father's footstep when is he joined the average. sergeant williams will be buried on thursday. >>> and a news alert from virginia tonight. show spent years caring for children but a day care owner took discipline too far. beth parker has more. >> reporter: valerie's 56 years old, has run a day care out of her house here for 20 years...
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we understand in the marine corps, hoe has been -- he has been decorated and never sent to iraq or afghanistan. inside this townhouse garage, we noticed three cars. one is a taxi. neighbors told us that they is seen him driving the taxi but they have never seen him in a marine corps uniform. at this hour, we understand he's still in custody and no charges have been filed. brian? >>> international forces continue to slam libyan capitol with bombs as they try to keep the weapons out of the house of terrorists. here's more on that. >> reporter: nato air strikes popping with early-morning bombing; alliance intensifying in recent weeks, trying to put pressure on moammar ghadafi. meanwhile, rebels push westward towards tripoly. the two sides exchanging fire about 20 miles outside of miss rat a. on the front line of western miss rat rebecca macdonaldels firing rockets as they try to advance. >> we were able to push them back and the rocket his an impact on them. god willing we will fight and is of the until we reach the capital. >> reporter: meanwhile, they're hunting and disposing of anti aircraft m
we understand in the marine corps, hoe has been -- he has been decorated and never sent to iraq or afghanistan. inside this townhouse garage, we noticed three cars. one is a taxi. neighbors told us that they is seen him driving the taxi but they have never seen him in a marine corps uniform. at this hour, we understand he's still in custody and no charges have been filed. brian? >>> international forces continue to slam libyan capitol with bombs as they try to keep the weapons out of...
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a surprise trip to afghanistan for defense secretary leon pinnate got off to a dramatic start. an afghan stole a truck at the airport, drove it on to the runway and it crashed into a ditch at the same time pineta's plane landed. pineta is there to help calm the tensions. here's more from kabul. >> reporter: defense secretary leon pinetta doing damage control. the pentagon chief making an unannounced visit to afghanistan on the heels of two incidents, which have been raised afghans. the burning of the qu'ran and other texts that sparked violent riots throughout the country and the recent shooting of 16 afghan civilians in kandahar province. an american soldier in custody in connection to the shooting. secretary pineta meeting with u.s. and international military leaders during the trip along with troops, tribal elders, and afghan president karzai. the was go secretary hoping to smooth over the rise in tensions. >> as tragic as these events of violent that get, they do not defy the relationship between the coalition and afghan forces and the afghan people. >> reporter: secretary
a surprise trip to afghanistan for defense secretary leon pinnate got off to a dramatic start. an afghan stole a truck at the airport, drove it on to the runway and it crashed into a ditch at the same time pineta's plane landed. pineta is there to help calm the tensions. here's more from kabul. >> reporter: defense secretary leon pinetta doing damage control. the pentagon chief making an unannounced visit to afghanistan on the heels of two incidents, which have been raised afghans. the...
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not just in afghanistan but being reduced. it would impact the training of the force. >> whatever happens, citizens won't so any trouble if congress doesn't act by the new year. they have a few days to act. >>> fair cocks county police made an arrest. the 22-year-old is facing murder charges for stabbing 19- year-old xavier stringfellow to death. the bloody was -- the body was found in the car. the police say the two men didn't know each other before meeting up. >> and what happened or why. you have to look at all the possibilities. >> there was some sort of stroll struggle when the victim got killed and believe the suspect may have tried to cover up the teen's death by making it look like he got into a car accident. >>> the edge now on the district and the shooting on the 5,000 block of airs place in southeast. it happened about 2 hours ago. the victim was shot inside that car you see on the curb. the victim was dead and car on fire. so far, the victim's name is not released and no arrests were made. >>> in maryland, firefigh
not just in afghanistan but being reduced. it would impact the training of the force. >> whatever happens, citizens won't so any trouble if congress doesn't act by the new year. they have a few days to act. >>> fair cocks county police made an arrest. the 22-year-old is facing murder charges for stabbing 19- year-old xavier stringfellow to death. the bloody was -- the body was found in the car. the police say the two men didn't know each other before meeting up. >> and what...
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his brother devon, also an army sergeant, was hurt in afghanistan. he's doing the pedaling. >> and i never would have thought about jumping on a bike and that wasul -- that motivated me to do it. >> the the bike was provided -- provided by the non-profit warrior project. >> to finish me and not push. he wants to quit and get warm. >> one, two, three. >> reporter: the mom said after eric was hurt in 2005, she never expected her younger son to enlist. >> and he'd mom, you have to sit down and tell me something. he it's eye said your girlfriend's pregnant? he said i didn't think about that and he said no, i signed up. i said signed up for what? >> and i kind of signed up for the army. no, you didn't. yeah, he already signed and i burst out into tears. i didn't think i could do this again. >> reporter: some of the people out here ride having injuries that are not visible. but because you can't see something, does not mean it's no there. >> that is the biggest thing. they look -- they don't look at you as your injury but okay, and this is -- we take care
his brother devon, also an army sergeant, was hurt in afghanistan. he's doing the pedaling. >> and i never would have thought about jumping on a bike and that wasul -- that motivated me to do it. >> the the bike was provided -- provided by the non-profit warrior project. >> to finish me and not push. he wants to quit and get warm. >> one, two, three. >> reporter: the mom said after eric was hurt in 2005, she never expected her younger son to enlist. >> and...
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commander in afghanistan. general petraeus said if one american burns the q'uran, this could place many u.s. soldiers and civilians in jeopardy. he said, quote, images of the burning of a q'uran would undoubtedly be used by extremists in afghanistan and around the world to enflame public opinion and to incite violence. hundreds of afghans took to the streets of kabul, chanting death to america and long live islam because of the planned curan burning. the religious leaders appealed to understand that extremists in the u.s. don't represent the mainstream. >> don't use these incidents as hateful as they are and hurtful as they are, to justify any kind of hatred against america. >> reporter: the faith leaders have a long list of questions, including a statement about the government's commitment to freedom and helping local jurisdictions use the laws to prosecute them when necessary. >> and president obama will spend part of the 9/11 anniversary at the pentagon and this is a second year in the row and he travelled
commander in afghanistan. general petraeus said if one american burns the q'uran, this could place many u.s. soldiers and civilians in jeopardy. he said, quote, images of the burning of a q'uran would undoubtedly be used by extremists in afghanistan and around the world to enflame public opinion and to incite violence. hundreds of afghans took to the streets of kabul, chanting death to america and long live islam because of the planned curan burning. the religious leaders appealed to understand...
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. >>> a grim milestone in afghanistan. 1,000 american troops have now died in a war which has gone on nearly nine years. the latest victim died today in a roadside bombing in the southern part of that country. 94,000 americans troops are now in afghanistan. they're preparing for a maming offensive in the south that's the taliban heartland. a former gitmo detainee has resurfaced this time as the head of al-qaeda in yemen. he was once guantanamo detainee 184 now is seen on this video. they're like rock stars for others. >> when you enter guantanamo, when there's an international concerted effort to condemn guantanamo, then when you have that experience and you go out, even if you are deradicallized, once you join your others, you are going as a hero. >> a review by the obama administration found a 95% of gitmo detainees are connected to al-qaeda or other terrorist groups. the most recent figures suggests at least one in five returns to the battlefield. >>> if your children are hunting down terrorists in violent video games, experts say that might be a good thi
. >>> a grim milestone in afghanistan. 1,000 american troops have now died in a war which has gone on nearly nine years. the latest victim died today in a roadside bombing in the southern part of that country. 94,000 americans troops are now in afghanistan. they're preparing for a maming offensive in the south that's the taliban heartland. a former gitmo detainee has resurfaced this time as the head of al-qaeda in yemen. he was once guantanamo detainee 184...
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embassy in afghanistan. a new investigation into disturbing photos. >>> i don't care what you hear anywhere else, right here on this set sue palka and i had serious concerns about this guy. he said he was a cheating husband. this is his public punishment. a local radio show perhaps behind this thing. >>> dow jones down 30 oints closing at 9280. looked like we are climbing out of the hole. since last fall americans lost trillions in retirement savings. gulf temperature news, many people road it out. this week's string of losses show it may not be uphill from here. if you are thinking about putting more money back into play, melanie alnwick says the experts say proceed with caution. >> reporter: retirement from teaching is a delight so far for john. >> it's fun to not go back to school. >> reporter: still, while he has been serving up treats from his brother's snow cone cart his 401 k savings has been on ice. >> sure. we are worried. >> reporter: but john is doing okay because the bulk of his retirement money
embassy in afghanistan. a new investigation into disturbing photos. >>> i don't care what you hear anywhere else, right here on this set sue palka and i had serious concerns about this guy. he said he was a cheating husband. this is his public punishment. a local radio show perhaps behind this thing. >>> dow jones down 30 oints closing at 9280. looked like we are climbing out of the hole. since last fall americans lost trillions in retirement savings. gulf temperature news,...
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and that is intended to send a message to afghanistan. the president's goal, minimize a presence and let afghanistan take the lead with its own security. into fox 5, two piece of sound from the president talking about the future of afghanistan at the signing event and later when he addressed some of the troops on the one-year anniversary of bin laden's death. >> there will be difficult days ahead. as we move forward with our transition, i am confident that gap forces will grow stronger, the afghan people will take control of their future. >> slowly and systematic. >> we cut that short and basically he's saying we did it, guys. pot ticks at play. the president wants to remind voters on this day one year ago, the navy seals got bin laden and there is that question whether afghanistan will be ready to take over and the international expert david bartow is here for a brief talk. good to have you here, david. >> and the president wants to pull most combat troops out by 2049. is afghanistan ready to take over the security or is this going to be
and that is intended to send a message to afghanistan. the president's goal, minimize a presence and let afghanistan take the lead with its own security. into fox 5, two piece of sound from the president talking about the future of afghanistan at the signing event and later when he addressed some of the troops on the one-year anniversary of bin laden's death. >> there will be difficult days ahead. as we move forward with our transition, i am confident that gap forces will grow stronger,...
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forces in afghanistan. his termination came after the disparageing comments he made about vice president joe biden and other administration officials in a rolling stone magazine article. >>> our troops who serve on the front lines make sacrifices many of us can't understand. on this veteran's day eve, one virginia man is getting a show of appreciation making an extraordinary sacrifice in iraq and now he's back home. the people who care about limb and some strangers are working to make his new life as easy as possible. beth parker shows us how. >> reporter: he's been on a journey. >> i get to go home. >> reporter: he was serving in iraq and shot in the neck by a sniper and is paralyzed from the shoulders down. with the help of a non-profit called homes for our troops, plus, dozens of businesses and individuals, he has a new house. >> people, when they look at this house, i don't want them to see my house. i want them to see the american spirit is alive and well. >> reporter: it was very important to bunchy t
forces in afghanistan. his termination came after the disparageing comments he made about vice president joe biden and other administration officials in a rolling stone magazine article. >>> our troops who serve on the front lines make sacrifices many of us can't understand. on this veteran's day eve, one virginia man is getting a show of appreciation making an extraordinary sacrifice in iraq and now he's back home. the people who care about limb and some strangers are working to make...
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troops killed when the helicopter was shut down over -- shot down over afghanistan returned home. president obama flew it over to honor the fallen and meet with the families. many killed were members of the elite seal team 6, none involved in the bin laden raid. they were on the way to assist ground troops caught up in a fierce fire fight with insurgents. >>> 16,000 police officers could be patrolling the streets of london by the end of the day. they're considering usingplastic bullets. it started with a protest on saturday. more than $500 people were arrested and we have new video out of london. look at that guy there. an injured boy. looks like everyone is helping them. and them they robbed him will -- then they robbed him. he was on the street appearing to be bleeding and surrounded by the mob. they helped him up. they're going through his backpack and taking items that don't belong to them. one by one as the victim continues to bleed and protest. then they left him on the side of the street and walked away. >> her disappearance gaping national attention. a member woman woman g
troops killed when the helicopter was shut down over -- shot down over afghanistan returned home. president obama flew it over to honor the fallen and meet with the families. many killed were members of the elite seal team 6, none involved in the bin laden raid. they were on the way to assist ground troops caught up in a fierce fire fight with insurgents. >>> 16,000 police officers could be patrolling the streets of london by the end of the day. they're considering usingplastic...
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the visit comes days after the 10 year anniversary of the war in afghanistan. >>> this columbus day was not a day off for the candidates seeking a gop nomination. most of the day they spent doing meet and greets and tomorrow they head into another debate. fox's craig boswell has the very latest. >> reporter: after stops in south carolina and florida over the weekend mitt romney holds a town hall in new hampshire. >> i understand how the economy 2. i spent my life in the private -- works. point my life in the private sector. >> reporter: the site will be where the next presidential debate will be held. >> rick perry is going to have to step it up in the debate. >> reporter: rick perry is prepping for tomorrow's contest after recent performances and a drop in some polls. >> what the president of the united states needs to do is how you need to secure and defend the border. >> reporter: he answered questions in iowa after a speech in washington fridayne of the few candidates not already in new hampshire. meanwhile john huntman used his free deaf bait -- jon huntsman used his free debate da
the visit comes days after the 10 year anniversary of the war in afghanistan. >>> this columbus day was not a day off for the candidates seeking a gop nomination. most of the day they spent doing meet and greets and tomorrow they head into another debate. fox's craig boswell has the very latest. >> reporter: after stops in south carolina and florida over the weekend mitt romney holds a town hall in new hampshire. >> i understand how the economy 2. i spent my life in the...
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he's being treated for massive lower body injurie >>> a suicide bomber hit in east afghanistan today killing eight americans. >> reporter: all eight victims reportedly c.i.a. employees. meanwhile protests in afghanistan following a military attack that left several children dead there. demonstrators burned an american flag today. they also chanted slogans denouncing the afghan president . >>> 14 families picking up the pieces tonight, many having to start over after a huge fire at the manor apartments on georgia avenue in apen hill. still too dangerous for anybody to go back inside and most of the victims have lost almost everything. >>> amazing video of a freighter sinking off the coast of key biscane, florida. it was capsized on purpose. it's the latest addition to an artificial reef there. officials are hoping the boat will provide divers new adventures and boost the fishing business. >>> let's talk about a grinch. still ahead a u.s. soldier flies home for the holidays but when he gets to his destination, most of his stuff is missing. valuable personal items stolen right out of hi
he's being treated for massive lower body injurie >>> a suicide bomber hit in east afghanistan today killing eight americans. >> reporter: all eight victims reportedly c.i.a. employees. meanwhile protests in afghanistan following a military attack that left several children dead there. demonstrators burned an american flag today. they also chanted slogans denouncing the afghan president . >>> 14 families picking up the pieces tonight, many having to start over after a...
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forces in afghanistan. >>> and day 71, crude oil continues to spill into the gulf. the latest victim of the disaster is a, that banks on the gulf's oyster population. r >> war and law. twin confirmation hearings on capitol hill today. first, supreme court nominee elena kagan on the hill and occasionally under fire. like her confirmation hearings, she said she would have no problem with supreme court proceedings being televised. she admitted some of the cases are dull but not all of them. >> a lot of them, the american people should be really concerned about and should be interested in and so i think it would be a great thing for the institution and more important, i think it would be a great thing for the american people. >> the former solicitor general told the senators that she did not restrict military recruiting access to harvard's campus while she was dean. she required that they work through a veteran's group. there. >>> another confirmation hearing, a senate committee voted in favor of general pet rateus becoming the next commander of nato forces in afghanis
forces in afghanistan. >>> and day 71, crude oil continues to spill into the gulf. the latest victim of the disaster is a, that banks on the gulf's oyster population. r >> war and law. twin confirmation hearings on capitol hill today. first, supreme court nominee elena kagan on the hill and occasionally under fire. like her confirmation hearings, she said she would have no problem with supreme court proceedings being televised. she admitted some of the cases are dull but not all...
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the defense secretary visiting a military base that serves as an air refueling wing for the war in afghanistan. >> and the level of support from the taliban, as best we can tell is limited. >> reporter: the pentagon asked reporters travelling with gates not to name the military base where he spoke to about 300 airmen saying you save lives every day. >> the from the ordered about 6,000 or in the country and we're just beginning to get the force in that are part of the surge and the civilian capacity that is equally important to our success there is just arrive action well. >> reporter: secretary gates was asked about the situation in iraq. >> the extraordinary turnout in the iraqi lesson is -- election is a good sign for the future and i remember a couple of weeks ago the general told me that he felt a turnout of 50 to 55% would be good and 55 to 60% would be outstanding and we ended up with 62% apparently turn out. >> reporter: the defense chief usually skips tourist attractions when travelling but took time to visit the third largest mosque in the world, part of the administration's muslim ou
the defense secretary visiting a military base that serves as an air refueling wing for the war in afghanistan. >> and the level of support from the taliban, as best we can tell is limited. >> reporter: the pentagon asked reporters travelling with gates not to name the military base where he spoke to about 300 airmen saying you save lives every day. >> the from the ordered about 6,000 or in the country and we're just beginning to get the force in that are part of the surge and...
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the chopper went down in southwestern afghanistan. officials say it is possible the black hawk was shot down by enemy fire but early indications show weather may have caused the crash. >>> the united states is preparing for possible military options in syria but leon panetta tells marquesas on capitol hill there will nobody boots on the ground. and hillary clinton is calling for a worldwide arms embargo if the syrian regime doesn't stop violating the cease-fire. >>> the disappearance of etan petz is up again. >> reporter: the case game national news and his face was among the first to appear on milk cartons. police may have made a break in the case. >> we have good information that led to the probable cause again that let to the search warrant. >> reporter: police officers along with fbi agents have begun tear ago part a new york city apartment building basement. the build sits along the route the boy would have taken to the bus stop. >> it will be a systematic removal of things like drywall, the digging up of the basement, breaking t
the chopper went down in southwestern afghanistan. officials say it is possible the black hawk was shot down by enemy fire but early indications show weather may have caused the crash. >>> the united states is preparing for possible military options in syria but leon panetta tells marquesas on capitol hill there will nobody boots on the ground. and hillary clinton is calling for a worldwide arms embargo if the syrian regime doesn't stop violating the cease-fire. >>> the...
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. >>> and pretending to be a taliban peace envoy killed a former president of afghanistan. the bomber carried explosives into a meeting in his turbin. the nato said there was a second bomber at the meeting and it's not clear if that man was able to dominate that bomb. >>> karzai was in the u.s. when that attack happened and president obama expressed his condolences this person. >> and he was bad -- and had been a valued advisor to rebuilding the country. >> he was in charge of the afghan government's peace council and president of the afghanistan before the taliban regime took over. >>> time might be running out for a death row inmate. the latest last-ditch efforts. >>> plus. it looks like a violent robbery. actually a frank. a firefighter could find themselves in serious hot water. sue. >>> and looks like our daily dose of rain is over with today. looks like round on tapper us tomorrow. we'll have a look at the drier end to the workweek. that have earned the keurig brewed seal of approval. the keurig brewed seal is our commitment that the coffee inside will del
. >>> and pretending to be a taliban peace envoy killed a former president of afghanistan. the bomber carried explosives into a meeting in his turbin. the nato said there was a second bomber at the meeting and it's not clear if that man was able to dominate that bomb. >>> karzai was in the u.s. when that attack happened and president obama expressed his condolences this person. >> and he was bad -- and had been a valued advisor to rebuilding the country. >> he was...
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. >> this is colonel perez in afghanistan, i would like to wish a happy holiday season to my family in virginiava, trisha, a leasia, christina, and carlos. i miss and love you. . >>> smiles from redskins park. the redskins in a tie for first place in the nfc east, a three- way tie, mind you, and they do owe the tiebreaker over the giants and cowboys and they're in first place. they control their own destiny from here on out and there is some injuries to get through. offensive line and tyler polum bus with a concussion and he'll be monitored throughout the week and we will know about his status coming up on wednesday and a fellow offensive lineman, jordan black, suspended for four games and story festing positive. he is the second redskin in the past few weeks to test positive. essentially, that ends his regular season with the redskins. a big win yesterday, 38-21, and in the first start, and the change at this pinpoint pass to leonard hankerson. amid the traffic, pulls in a 54- yarder and showed off the running ability and he was actually the longest carry of the game right
. >> this is colonel perez in afghanistan, i would like to wish a happy holiday season to my family in virginiava, trisha, a leasia, christina, and carlos. i miss and love you. . >>> smiles from redskins park. the redskins in a tie for first place in the nfc east, a three- way tie, mind you, and they do owe the tiebreaker over the giants and cowboys and they're in first place. they control their own destiny from here on out and there is some injuries to get through....
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. >> while in afghanistan and posted it on youtube get this, she said yes. a little prodding from friends with benefits co-star justin timber lake she agreed to accompany him to the ball. >>> 500 at the all-star break, one reason, their only all-star tyler clipper, next in sports. >> first heinz ward's dui arrest fueling the bitter rivalry between the steelerravens, ray rice sent out a tweet saying looks like heinz ward will miss week one when the lock out ends, that lead to some back and forth. clark as suring rice he would find him on week one when the teams face off >> good evening we are 118 days into the nfl lock out many thing an agreement in principle can get done in the next 7 to 10 days ownerplayers will talk again tomorrow the plan is to have an agreement in place to be approved during the july 21st league meetings in atlanta. training camps are scheduled to open in two weeks,. >>> switching gears a little bit pitcher tyler clifford the nationals loan all-star prior to yesterday's game he was presented with his jersey by the gener
. >> while in afghanistan and posted it on youtube get this, she said yes. a little prodding from friends with benefits co-star justin timber lake she agreed to accompany him to the ball. >>> 500 at the all-star break, one reason, their only all-star tyler clipper, next in sports. >> first heinz ward's dui arrest fueling the bitter rivalry between the steelerravens, ray rice sent out a tweet saying looks like heinz ward will miss week one when the lock out ends, that lead...
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. >>> a blunt assessment about the war in afghanistan. hear what defense secretary robert gates is now saying about when our troops will begin leaving. you are watching fox 5 morning news. stay with us. >>> making headlines now, three wildfires ravaged the land near flagstaff, arizona. this is the second one that is still raging out there. hundreds of people have been evacuated. flames crept within 500 feet of some homes. strong winds there expected to continued throughout the day. so far, no reports of any injuries but a third fire was put out yesterday and police arrested a california man on suspicion of causing the first fire by leaving behind hot coals from a campfire. >>> now, to some wicked weather out west. residents in montana have some cleaning up to do after a tornado touched down there. at least one twister tore through the town of billings. witnesses say it ripped off the roof of a sports arena, damaged a bar and casino and destroyed an auto glass shop. no word on whether anyone was hurt or not. >>> we are l
. >>> a blunt assessment about the war in afghanistan. hear what defense secretary robert gates is now saying about when our troops will begin leaving. you are watching fox 5 morning news. stay with us. >>> making headlines now, three wildfires ravaged the land near flagstaff, arizona. this is the second one that is still raging out there. hundreds of people have been evacuated. flames crept within 500 feet of some homes. strong winds there expected to...
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last week. >>> says the group planned to go to afghanistan against western forces. the five muslim men from northern virginia appeared in a pakistani court today. they were detained last month, accused of plotting terror attacks. one of the men denied any links to al-qaeda. the news edge in virginia tonight, a federal appeals court upheld the conviction of zachary, the only person held trial. the panel rejected his claim that he was denied helpful evidence and was restricted in choosing his lawyers. he is serving life in prison. more new rules meant to keep you safe in the sky. up next, how the changes are affecting our local airport. plus, now you see it, new technology coming soon to an airport near you. we're going to go behind the scenes at the local office, making it happen. but before we go, a look at the big celebrations in dubai today. open the world's tallest skyscraper. standing more than 2700 feet tall. about twice as tall as the empire state building. the cost, $1.5 billion. ring ring ring ring progresso. hi. we love your weight watchers endorsed soups b
last week. >>> says the group planned to go to afghanistan against western forces. the five muslim men from northern virginia appeared in a pakistani court today. they were detained last month, accused of plotting terror attacks. one of the men denied any links to al-qaeda. the news edge in virginia tonight, a federal appeals court upheld the conviction of zachary, the only person held trial. the panel rejected his claim that he was denied helpful evidence and was restricted in...
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presidential elects in afghanistan. threats from the taliban taking a tols at th r fono5 morning news continues at 6:00 right now. >>> we'll start you off with a view from above. you can see some low level clouds this morning. kind of humid as well. we'll check in with tony perkins some just a second. i'm steve chenevey. >> i'm gurvir dhindsa. we want to talk about severe weather across the united states and a hurricane that weakens in the tropic. first, a possible twister in the twin cities. that is amateur video that captured the funnel cloud developing near the minneapolis skyline. it tore off part of a 90-year- old church steeple. other tornadoes were reported in with us wis, iowa and illinois. >>> along the east coast, new york's central park, there were wild winds which uprooted as many as 100 industries. branches littered the upper west side. ig the storms hit tuesday night and nobody was hurt. >>> in the prop ins, hurricat bill has ridiculousenned just a little bit now back to a category three hurricane. -- bill
presidential elects in afghanistan. threats from the taliban taking a tols at th r fono5 morning news continues at 6:00 right now. >>> we'll start you off with a view from above. you can see some low level clouds this morning. kind of humid as well. we'll check in with tony perkins some just a second. i'm steve chenevey. >> i'm gurvir dhindsa. we want to talk about severe weather across the united states and a hurricane that weakens in the tropic. first, a possible twister in the...
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. >> three service members were killed in attacks in southern afghanistan today. two were killed in a bomb attack, the third in a separate attack. the nationalities of the fallen service members have not been released, this coming one day after eight u.s. troops were killed in the same area while on foot patrol. 42 international service members have been killed this month alone. >>> president obama wrapping up a european trip in poland. in a few hours he will hold meetings and a press conference and return to the district. yesterday the president laid a wreath at the tomb of unknown soldier. >>> new york mayor michael bloomberg is giving us a glimpse into his million dollar fortune and will release an edited version of his income tax filing. bloomberg put half a million dollars into a trust of his ex- wife and forgave a more than $500,000 loan to his alma mater, johns hopkins university and he gave colored lacquered cabinets for about 60 grand and uses a jeep grand cherokee. >>> an armed robbery at a maryland restaurant sends one employee to the hospital, what pol
. >> three service members were killed in attacks in southern afghanistan today. two were killed in a bomb attack, the third in a separate attack. the nationalities of the fallen service members have not been released, this coming one day after eight u.s. troops were killed in the same area while on foot patrol. 42 international service members have been killed this month alone. >>> president obama wrapping up a european trip in poland. in a few hours he will hold meetings and a...
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. >> reporter: the pentagon announced the chief warrant officer died in afghanistan on memorial day. he was killed when his apache attack helicopter like this one, crashed and went to the afghan capital of kabul. >> we then is real and we have all been through it and continue to go through it on a daily basis. we live in a very difficult time. we live in hard times right now. >> reporter: the department of defense will investigate the crash but early reports show no enemy activity in the area at the time the helicopter went down. for john pratt's friends, though, the lasting memory is of a real life patriot and country first and himself second. >> he's a true american, a very, very brave person and we're all proud of him. >> the 26-year-old army captain john r. brainerd of dover, maine, was also killed in that crash. the chief warrant officer pratt's body is being returned to the united states this evening in delaware and details on the funeral arrangements are pending. >>> and in virginia, a culpeper police officer is facing a shootings death there. he's pacing -- facing murder char
. >> reporter: the pentagon announced the chief warrant officer died in afghanistan on memorial day. he was killed when his apache attack helicopter like this one, crashed and went to the afghan capital of kabul. >> we then is real and we have all been through it and continue to go through it on a daily basis. we live in a very difficult time. we live in hard times right now. >> reporter: the department of defense will investigate the crash but early reports show no enemy...
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on the war in afghanistan, he said that their will have to be some serious soul searching and that he would not vote to deny funding. the democrat is willing to reach across the aisle to the gop and he will not budge from his position on healthcare, which republicans want to repeel. as we learn more and implement it, we know that, you know, there are things we have to dopo toperfect it, so, i am absolutelyion to -- open to perfecting the legislation and i will not support and i will vigorously resist any attempt to repeel it. >> and given the political reality right now, the republicans in virginia could attempt to redraw connelly's district in hopes of taking that seat in two years. the state has a republican governor and republican- controlled house, which will have a big say in redistricting and connelly said if the gop couldn't unseed me in this climate this year, he doesn't think redistricting will change, that shawn? >> a lot of words going back and forth. thank you for the update tonight. >>> one week after the midterm elections and jockeying for position along lawmakers is wor
on the war in afghanistan, he said that their will have to be some serious soul searching and that he would not vote to deny funding. the democrat is willing to reach across the aisle to the gop and he will not budge from his position on healthcare, which republicans want to repeel. as we learn more and implement it, we know that, you know, there are things we have to dopo toperfect it, so, i am absolutelyion to -- open to perfecting the legislation and i will not support and i will vigorously...
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the iraq and afghanistan wars have cost $4 trillion. the cost of war report notes the death toll. the institute report also calculates the impact of the 9/11 attacks. >>> more violence in the streets of athens as greece tries to teal with the debt crisis. a lawmaker who backed the plan was attacked by protestors after leaving parliament. several bangs and stores were damaged. violence erupted after the plan was passed, cutting government spending and raising taxes by billions and they agreed to receive more bailout mean. >>> a high school football star killed hours after the graduation. coming up, the dramatic chain of events that ended with him being stabbed death. >>> and a legal victory for amanda knox as she tries to appeal her murder conviction. gary. >>> and still hot today and lower humidity. can you feel it? that is going to be cooler. we'll look at the forecast and what you can expect this holiday weekend. the news edge will continue. >> firefighters finally starting to get the upper hand on a wildfire near the los alamos nuclear lab. the blaze has grown to more than
the iraq and afghanistan wars have cost $4 trillion. the cost of war report notes the death toll. the institute report also calculates the impact of the 9/11 attacks. >>> more violence in the streets of athens as greece tries to teal with the debt crisis. a lawmaker who backed the plan was attacked by protestors after leaving parliament. several bangs and stores were damaged. violence erupted after the plan was passed, cutting government spending and raising taxes by billions and they...
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troops in afghanistan. the u.s. military said six american service members were killed, a gun fight, attack and a roadside bomb killed five of the troops. a 6th died from ononpat related injuries. 32 american troops have died in this nth. that's a record. 44 died in july, the deadliest on of the eight year war. >> in a half hour, polls will open in afghanistan under threats of terror. "fox 5"'s rob slater talks with local afghans who are watching very closely. >>> every chance he gets, he monitors afghan tv for talk about the presidential elections in his native country. after work, he begins to call relatives back home urging them to support the current president. >> for now and everybody has different opinions. we don't see anybody else. >> on august third, i wrote "change in afghanistan is needed." >> reporter: she is using facebook to rally family and friends to support one of the current president's three dozen rivals. >> security is a major issue in afghanistan, we don't have electricity in all of kabul. there
troops in afghanistan. the u.s. military said six american service members were killed, a gun fight, attack and a roadside bomb killed five of the troops. a 6th died from ononpat related injuries. 32 american troops have died in this nth. that's a record. 44 died in july, the deadliest on of the eight year war. >> in a half hour, polls will open in afghanistan under threats of terror. "fox 5"'s rob slater talks with local afghans who are watching very closely. >>> every...
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central command is urging patients when it comes to the fight in afghanistan. general pet petraeus testified today saying president obama's new afghan strategy will reverse momentum but will take time. >> achieving progress in afghanistan will be hard and the progress likely will be slower in developing than was the progress achieved in iraq. as in iraq, our troopers and their partners in afghanistan will have to fight their way into enemy stronghold and clear enemy controlled population centers. >>> the troop surge will begin in the next few weeks. once complete, there will be an estimated 100,000 forces in afghanistan. >>> president obama will talk about the war in afghanistan tomorrow when he accepts the nobel peace prize. security is already tight in preparation for his visit. he won the award in earl weeks before he announced the afghan strategy. >>> how do you tell a decorated war hero who served our country in world war ii, korea and vietnam to take down his american flag. one virginia homeowners association did threatening to take 90-year-old van barefo
central command is urging patients when it comes to the fight in afghanistan. general pet petraeus testified today saying president obama's new afghan strategy will reverse momentum but will take time. >> achieving progress in afghanistan will be hard and the progress likely will be slower in developing than was the progress achieved in iraq. as in iraq, our troopers and their partners in afghanistan will have to fight their way into enemy stronghold and clear enemy controlled population...
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. >> hi, im -- [ indiscernible ] stationed in bag ram, afghanistan. i would like to sendsy aermy christmas to my family and friends. [ female announcer ] more people are using wireless devices... in more ways than ever. and our networks are getting crowded. but if congress frees up more wireless spectrum... we can empower more people to innovate... putting momentum behind our economy. and we can reduce the deficit... with more than thirty billion dollars paid by america's wireless companies. it's simple -- more spectrum means more freedom. for everyone. >> jump back into tomorrow, you know, that is what i do and -- . >> you will coach again? >> i hope so. yeah, it's really all i know, you know, hockey is my life. i want to do something and hopefully somebody thinks highly enough of me to give me another chance. >> that was yesterday morning. good evening, everybody. i'm dave feldman and what bruce beaudreaux knew and didn't tell us was that he was the new head coach of the anaheim ducks announced officially today, five days between coaching stints fro
. >> hi, im -- [ indiscernible ] stationed in bag ram, afghanistan. i would like to sendsy aermy christmas to my family and friends. [ female announcer ] more people are using wireless devices... in more ways than ever. and our networks are getting crowded. but if congress frees up more wireless spectrum... we can empower more people to innovate... putting momentum behind our economy. and we can reduce the deficit... with more than thirty billion dollars paid by america's wireless...
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. >>> new developments on that shooting rampage in afghanistan. laura evans is everywhere at 11:00. >> the u.s. military says army staff sergeant robert bales is officially charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder. that's a capital offense and if convicted, bales could be sentenced to death. the 38-year-old father of two from washington state has also been charged with six counts of attempted murder and six counts of assault. >>> the man who attacked a realtor at a vacant house in suitland still on the streets tonight. importantly police say wednesday night a man ambushed and sexually assaulted the realtor as she was getting ready to show a home. the attacker ran off when the woman fought back. >>> all four republican presidential candidates campaigning in louisiana today ahead of tomorrow's primary. rick santorum is looking to continue his winning streak in the south and slow mitt romney's momentum. some polls show santorum with a slight lead. >>> a video of a bizarre fight at a howard county high school has gone viral and it's also led to a
. >>> new developments on that shooting rampage in afghanistan. laura evans is everywhere at 11:00. >> the u.s. military says army staff sergeant robert bales is officially charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder. that's a capital offense and if convicted, bales could be sentenced to death. the 38-year-old father of two from washington state has also been charged with six counts of attempted murder and six counts of assault. >>> the man who attacked a realtor at a...
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. >> reporter: specialist patrick duncan put his own life on the line in iraq and afghanistan, now he's giving the gift of life. >> this is my super hero here. >> reporter: a military hero turned superhero to rhonda kerry from district heights, maryland. the two just met. you see duncan donated one of his kidneys to kerry. >> seeing as much death and all the bad stuff that has happened that being able to actually save someone's life, it just means the world to me. >> reporter: they are part of the world's largest kidney swap, 32 people, 16 donors, 16 recipients. surgeries at georgetown, washington hospital center and walter reed. >> he did such a selfless thing. just to give because he wanted to give. that's incredible. >> reporter: at 2 2, john harris is the youngest recipient. his mom wasn't a match but she donated to someone else so john could get the kidney of patricia semphe. >> i was so grateful when i met her. i was tearing up at the sight of her. >> reporter: john feels he now has two moms, both named patricia. both teachers. >> we feel we've known each other all our lives. >> m
. >> reporter: specialist patrick duncan put his own life on the line in iraq and afghanistan, now he's giving the gift of life. >> this is my super hero here. >> reporter: a military hero turned superhero to rhonda kerry from district heights, maryland. the two just met. you see duncan donated one of his kidneys to kerry. >> seeing as much death and all the bad stuff that has happened that being able to actually save someone's life, it just means the world to me....
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it's a much more lethal environment in afghanistan now. the migration of the ied threat, the sort of roadside bomb threat and car bomb threat from iraq to afghanistan means that it's a much more dangerous place to travel for everybody, civilians, journalists, coalition forces and afghan forces. >> you've spent so much time there. do you have any specific memories that kind of could solidify for all of us looking through your eyes at the scene there on the ground as an independent journalist? do you have any specific memories that can kind of put this into context for us what they're going through? >> sure. i could come up with many, but one that comes to mind immediately that made me question whether or not the senior military leadership really had a firm grip on things in afghanistan was in late 2005 when i asked the same question of both a brigade commander, a colonel, and a two star general. each of these men commanded several thousand troops in the field and i said to each of them separately what is your enemy center of gravity meaning
it's a much more lethal environment in afghanistan now. the migration of the ied threat, the sort of roadside bomb threat and car bomb threat from iraq to afghanistan means that it's a much more dangerous place to travel for everybody, civilians, journalists, coalition forces and afghan forces. >> you've spent so much time there. do you have any specific memories that kind of could solidify for all of us looking through your eyes at the scene there on the ground as an independent...
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. >> 34,000 troops will be coming home from afghanistan. and that is in the next year and that -- that is a good thing. that war will be over by the end of 2049. in the coming years, more than 1 million service members, one million of them will make the transition to civilian life. think about the impact. >> they expect all 50 states to helptrops successfully transition by the end of 2015. >>> bp and their partners were in new orleans federal courtroom facing a judge in their civil case and this could cause bp $18 billion for the dead lie rig rupture that spewed 4 million barrels of oil. the judge has to decide if bp was negligent by knowingly failing to maintain safe drilling procedures and in pretrial statements, bp said that many parties share the blame. >>> coming up on the edge. >> argo's just -- argo just won for best picture. we hear from two local men held hostage in iran and what they heard of the movie. -- thought of the movie. >> he can dirto the floor. e fl . >> late night talk show host jimmy fallon and michelle obama paid trib
. >> 34,000 troops will be coming home from afghanistan. and that is in the next year and that -- that is a good thing. that war will be over by the end of 2049. in the coming years, more than 1 million service members, one million of them will make the transition to civilian life. think about the impact. >> they expect all 50 states to helptrops successfully transition by the end of 2015. >>> bp and their partners were in new orleans federal courtroom facing a judge in...
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. >> the intersection of 22nd and h street seems a long way from afghanistan. the journey is getting easier for some. i'm beth parker, i will tell you why coming up. >>> and a delay in justice for the victims of the uss cole bombing. what is behind the delay of not being charged. >>> e. and thousands of hip replacement calls under recall and what are you pieced -- supposed to do if they're in your body? we're getting answers. >> we're going have fun. >> yes, we are. >> and we're going to lighten the mood. the news continues after this. i came up with this mobile art gallery to bring art to the people. i strongly believe that there is art in every single person. sharing art is the highest calling for me. but without my health i wouldn't be able to do anything. [ male announcer ] to keep doing what you love, keep your heart healthy. cheerios can help. the whole grain oats can help lower cholesterol. this is what makes me happy, so i'll probably do this until the wheels fall off. [ male announcer ] it's simple, love your heart so you can do what you love. what d
. >> the intersection of 22nd and h street seems a long way from afghanistan. the journey is getting easier for some. i'm beth parker, i will tell you why coming up. >>> and a delay in justice for the victims of the uss cole bombing. what is behind the delay of not being charged. >>> e. and thousands of hip replacement calls under recall and what are you pieced -- supposed to do if they're in your body? we're getting answers. >> we're going have fun. >> yes,...
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service men and women. >> the troops returned home tonight from their deemployment in afghanistan. family and friends gathered at bwi-marshall airport for the happy homecoming. bob barnard has more on their emotional reunion. >> reporter: the troops returning home tonight spent the past nine months in afghanistan not fighting the taliban but helping to rebuild communities all across the war- torn country. it's an energetic and emotional welcome home for some 300 u.s. service men and women just back from afghanistan. >> what an amazing welcome back, just to have all these people here. it's nice to be remembered when we get off the plane. >> we're doing a ood job. i mean, we're trying to do what we can to help this country out, help them out. >> reporter: the month of july has been the deadliest for u.s. and allied forces since the war in afghanistan began not long after the september 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. the month of may was not kind to this prt or provisional reconstruction team. it lost four of its members in a roadside attack on memorial day. >> coming back it's bitterswee
service men and women. >> the troops returned home tonight from their deemployment in afghanistan. family and friends gathered at bwi-marshall airport for the happy homecoming. bob barnard has more on their emotional reunion. >> reporter: the troops returning home tonight spent the past nine months in afghanistan not fighting the taliban but helping to rebuild communities all across the war- torn country. it's an energetic and emotional welcome home for some 300 u.s. service men and...
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tensions continue to rise between the united states and afghanistan after the deadly rampage from a u.s. soldier. now, he is accused of gunning down 16 civilians, most of them children. the soldier should be at fort leavenworth, the only maximum security prison as early as today. colin powell has details. >> reporter: afghan president hamid karzai says the u.s. is not cooperating with afghan investigators into the probe of an alleged soldiers killing spree that left 16 afghan civilians dead. >> they did not receive the cooperation that they expected from the united states. these are all questions that we will be raising and raising very loudly and raising very clearly. >> reporter: the afghan leader wants a good relationship with the u.s. but it's becoming increasingly different. he adds the u.s. needs to respect afghan culture and law. this comes one day after leon panetta wrapped up an unannounced trip to the nation. he met with karzai and said the u.s. is proceeding with a full investigation and will bring the accused soldier to justice. >> the united states is indeed going to not on
tensions continue to rise between the united states and afghanistan after the deadly rampage from a u.s. soldier. now, he is accused of gunning down 16 civilians, most of them children. the soldier should be at fort leavenworth, the only maximum security prison as early as today. colin powell has details. >> reporter: afghan president hamid karzai says the u.s. is not cooperating with afghan investigators into the probe of an alleged soldiers killing spree that left 16 afghan civilians...
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. >>> we are following developing protests in afghanistan. a government delegation is under attack at the village where a u.s. soldier killed civilians over the weekend. >> hundreds of students are holding first protest to call attention to the brutal shootings of civilians by a u.s. soldier. we get the latest now from melanie alnwick. >> reporter: the backlash against americans in afghanistan is growing. students shouted angry slogans and carried signs and plans to burn and he have iny of president obama later today. it is the first significant protest since a u.s. army staff sergeant allegedly executed 16 people and burned their bodies. defense secretary leon panetta says the soldier could face the deft and despite calls for the u.s. to get out of the afghanistan, president obama says there is no rush for the exit. -- the soldier could face the death penalty. >> what happened this weekend was absolutely tragic and heart breaking but when you look at what hundreds and thousands of our military personnel have achieved under enormous strain, y
. >>> we are following developing protests in afghanistan. a government delegation is under attack at the village where a u.s. soldier killed civilians over the weekend. >> hundreds of students are holding first protest to call attention to the brutal shootings of civilians by a u.s. soldier. we get the latest now from melanie alnwick. >> reporter: the backlash against americans in afghanistan is growing. students shouted angry slogans and carried signs and plans to burn...
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troops in afghanistan after 2014. >>> today, president obama will discuss the next moves in afghanistan with british prime minister david cameron. cameron will be in the u.s. on a three-day state visit. the folk is is on foreign threats including a ron and syria along with the latest developments in afghanistan. they will also get in some down time. they are set to attend and ncaa tournament game in ohio. ame in >>> the latest from the campaign trail. republicans are focusing on primaries in alabama and mississippi. there is also a gop caucus in hawaii. mitt romney is leading with nearly 5% of the support. rick santorum comes in with 29%. -- mitt romney is leading with nearly 35% of the support. romney leads the race for delegates. a point he is touting but his competitors still insist it doesn't matter. gingrich says he plans to stay in it until the nomination is announced in august but some have said he needs to win the south today to justify staying in the race. in the race. >>> onto some other top stories we are following this morning, a city-wide operation to crack down on thieves
troops in afghanistan after 2014. >>> today, president obama will discuss the next moves in afghanistan with british prime minister david cameron. cameron will be in the u.s. on a three-day state visit. the folk is is on foreign threats including a ron and syria along with the latest developments in afghanistan. they will also get in some down time. they are set to attend and ncaa tournament game in ohio. ame in >>> the latest from the campaign trail. republicans are focusing...
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coming up next, >> beth parker with a rodeo that is helping injured soldiers coming home from iraq and afghanistan. >>> plus, how will the skins stop rookie sensation cam newton. >>> first, the latest celebrity death rumor, the twist. yesterday, r.i.p. carlos santana became a trending topic on twitter and some people confused the late dictator with the legendary guitarist intentionally or not. those who did not thought it was funny. either way, he's still alive, san tan a. >> more controversy over how former libyan dictator was killed. the graphic video of his capture showed he was alive when first caught by rebel forces. today, questions are swirling about the wounds that led to his death. rebel leaders say he died from wounds he got during a gun fight before the capture. the top u.n. officials are raising concerns he was shot to death after the capture. >>> for wounded warriors, the process of getting well takes a lot of determination. some injured marines spent this week doing something they say makes all the difference. they were on the farm in prince william county learning something called h
coming up next, >> beth parker with a rodeo that is helping injured soldiers coming home from iraq and afghanistan. >>> plus, how will the skins stop rookie sensation cam newton. >>> first, the latest celebrity death rumor, the twist. yesterday, r.i.p. carlos santana became a trending topic on twitter and some people confused the late dictator with the legendary guitarist intentionally or not. those who did not thought it was funny. either way, he's still alive, san tan...
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wanted to kill as many soldiers as he could see they would not be able to kill his muslim brothers in afghanistan. behavior, a longtime friend said, he finds unbelievable. the fbi said antonio martinez plotted for several months on this armed forces center. carding -- according to a 19- page affidavit, the fbi said that martinez tried to recruit four different people to help him kill the people who worked in the building. his plans included shooting them or blowing up a gasoline tanker and ended up on a car bomb when the agent said he could build it for him. the tube said -- fbi said martinez tried to detonate the bomb yesterday morning. matt eaton, a friend since elementary school, said he never knew martinez to be filled with so much hate. >> we used to sit around and look at those people that was blowing the planes up and this and we used to talk about them like they're crazy. what are they doing? >> and he would say that? exactly. >> and last item, like -- . >> you never heard him? not -- . >>> companies that severed ties with wiki leaks are under cyberattack. the hackers call the war operati
wanted to kill as many soldiers as he could see they would not be able to kill his muslim brothers in afghanistan. behavior, a longtime friend said, he finds unbelievable. the fbi said antonio martinez plotted for several months on this armed forces center. carding -- according to a 19- page affidavit, the fbi said that martinez tried to recruit four different people to help him kill the people who worked in the building. his plans included shooting them or blowing up a gasoline tanker and...
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. >>> and developing right now in a war zone in afghanistan, the u.s. military says six american service members were killed. 32 american troops have died in afghanistan this month. that is a record pace. 44 died in july which was the deadliest month of the year. >>> at home, a news pioneer is being remembered for changing journalism and television. don hewitt who created 60 minutes died at home today. he had pancreatic cancer. he produced the show for 36 years until he retired in 2004. he produced the first televised debates in 1960. >>> first funding hold up, now this. a lawsuit over virginia's hot lanes. will the push to ease your commute ever hit the road? and cops could be closing in. new developments in the death of michael jackson. >>> plus, the victim of a brutal beat down in his own city? there's something big happening at pizza hut. - woooh, nice! - that's a lot of food! now get big meals like oustuffed pizza rolls, pizza mia, the p'zone... and our personal panormous pizza startingt just $5. the big eat tiny price menu. on at pizza hut. - wooo
. >>> and developing right now in a war zone in afghanistan, the u.s. military says six american service members were killed. 32 american troops have died in afghanistan this month. that is a record pace. 44 died in july which was the deadliest month of the year. >>> at home, a news pioneer is being remembered for changing journalism and television. don hewitt who created 60 minutes died at home today. he had pancreatic cancer. he produced the show for 36 years until he...